Brandon Inge | Third Baseman

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Pirates released INF Brandon Inge.

Inge had been designated for assignment last week. The 36-year-old has batted just .181/.204/.238 with one home run and a 32/2 K/BB ratio over 110 plate appearances this season and might have a tough time finding another gig. Wed, Jul 31, 2013 08:52:00 PM

Pirates designated INF Brandon Inge for assignment.

Inge gets the boot with Neil Walker returning from the disabled list and Vic Black joining the active roster. The 36-year-old is batting just .181/.204/.238 with one home run and a 32/2 K/BB ratio over 110 plate appearances this season. Tue, Jul 23, 2013 04:01:00 PM

Brandon Inge went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer Tuesday against the Mariners.

His other hit was a double. Now that Neil Walker is healthy and Pedro Alvarez is producing, Inge's infield time is very limited. However, the Pirates have been struggling to find any sort of answer in right field, and if Inge can get hot for a little while, the Pirates have little to lose by using him out there. He'll probably just play against left-handers for now. Wed, Jun 26, 2013 01:52:00 AM

Brandon Inge will start in right field Friday for the first time in his major league career.

Inge played five innings in right field with the Tigers back in 2005, but this will be his first start. The 35-year-old has been filling in for Neil Walker (hand) at second base, but Jordy Mercer will get the start there Friday. Fri, May 3, 2013 05:33:00 PM

Charlie Morton (hip) continued to express optimism Friday on his ability to be ready for the start of the regular season.

The veteran right-hander is recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. While the Pirates are playing things cautiously, he's on track and should be ready to take his first turn through the Pirates rotation once the season begins. He posted a 3.72 ERA and 126/57 K/BB ratio over 157 1/3 innings for the Buccos in 2014.

Jameson Taillon (elbow) is scheduled to begin facing live hitters next month.

The 23-year-old right-hander has already been throwing on a mound in bullpen sessions as he recovers from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last April. As long as he avoids any setbacks, he could be ready for minor league game action in May. Fantasy owners in re-draft leagues shouldn't expect much out of him this season.